South West Recreational Camp & Development Centre

Set in the heart of Margaret River, our purpose-built facility is ideal for hosting schools and community groups for day activities or extended stays.

The South West Recreational Camp & Development Centre has been established to provide amazing experiences and development opportunities for surf life saving clubs, community groups and organisations, and schools across Western Australia.

Catering for groups of up to 90 participants, the property sits on two acres in the heart of Margaret River. This unique setting provides wonderful opportunities for guests to participate in training and development activities in a purpose-built centre with easy access to the beaches of the region.

Grounds and accommodation buildings at the South West Recreational Camp

A lounge area at the South West Recreational Camp and Development Centre

A kitchen and dining area at the South West Recreational Camp

A twin bedroom at the South West Recreational Camp

Accommodation

The Centre provides two accommodation options available for bookings:

Margaret River Lodge

The Lodge consists of three wings that collectively house 15 dormitory-style rooms, predominantly bunk-style, for up to 74 people. There are male and female change room facilities, and an accessible change room.

Boodjidup House

A self-contained house, separate from the Lodge, it can host up to 18 people in twin share rooms, and has its own bathrooms, kitchen facilities, dining area and lounge room. Boodjidup House is ideal for smaller groups seeking a self contained accommodation solution.

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Outdoor grounds and fire pit area at the South West Recreational Camp

Lawn and native gardens at the South West Recreational Camp

A function room set up with chairs at the South West Recreational Camp

The swimming pool at the South West Recreational Camp and Development Centre

Car parking and access road at the South West Recreational Camp

Facilities

The Centre consists of the following facilities available for booking:

Training Room

The Training Room is available for meetings and training courses and can also be used as a lounge and recreation area when larger groups are staying at the Centre. Tables, chairs, and audio-visual equipment are available to use in the Training Room.

Commercial Kitchen & Dining

Groups are able to self cater with a full commercial kitchen available, including ovens and dishwashers. BBQs are also available directly outside the dining room.

Pool & Oval

There is a pool outside the dining room and a large oval to recreate on with sporting equipment available on request. The Margaret River Recreation Centre, pool and ovals are within walking distance.

Parking

There is a spacious and secure parking area available onsite.

bookings & Enquiries

If your school or organisation is interested in booking the Centre for a single day or extended (overnight stay) program, please contact us and we will assist you to develop a booking that meets your needs in terms of participants, rooms, and duration.

We can also provide selected information on recreational and development opportunities available within the region.

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A ribbon cutting with the Minister and Surf Life Saving WA President

Lotterywest Grant

In 2021, we received a Lotterywest (opens in a new tab) Grant of up to $867, 182 towards the construction of the Surf Life Saving WA Development Centre.

The Development Centre is a key element of Surf Life Saving WA’s strategic plan, volunteer development and engagement strategy and is supported through operational, management and maintenance planning.

The Centre will support the reconnection, capacity and development of volunteers and increase opportunities for further engagement and social inclusion.

We are extremely grateful for Lotterywest’s support of the important project